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Fire safety

In this activity, students discuss a number of scenarios involving fire risk, become familiar with the school fire safety plan and create a plan for their own home.

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In this video clip, Grant Pearce from Scion’s Rural Fire Research Group at the University of gives fire safety advice to people going into rural areas.

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By the end of this activity, students should:

  • know what to do in the event of home fire

  • be aware of fire safety issues

  • understand the importance of a home escape plan.

Download the Word file (see link below) for:

  • introduction/background notes

  • what you need

  • what to do

  • scenario cards.

Fire safety

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Published: 18 November 2009
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